A Daily Mail article out of England describes how a sculpture bearing a remarkable resemblance to Elvis Presley is up for auction. It dates from the Roman era (2nd century A.D.).
"The Roman Elvis is in fact a genuine marble acroterion - a kind of architectural ornament often found for decoration on the corners of a sarcophagus, a stone tomb or burial chamber...."
A spokesman for Bonhams said: "It is perhaps the strangest item in the sale, certainly to modern eyes.
"Fans of the King of Rock 'n Roll, seeing this face from the distant past will be forgiven for thinking that their idol may well have lived a previous life in Rome!
"Looking at this face with its Elvis-like quiff, strong jaw and nose, one is inevitably led to the thought that the human face for all is diversity and subtlety has after all an ability to repeat itself."
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